Rachele Baker is a veterinarian and the author of the Rylie Sunderland cozy mystery series. She’s an active member of Sisters In Crime and Mystery Writers of America. She lives in northern California close to Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley wine country where the Rylie Sunderland Mysteries take place. Rachele drew on her many years of experience as a practicing veterinarian to develop the main character, Rylie Sunderland. Her own golden retriever, Savanna, was the inspiration for Rylie’s golden retriever, Bella. 

In her free time, Rachele enjoys exploring northern California wine country, Lake Tahoe, and areas along the California coast like Mendocino, Monterey, and Big Sur. Some of her favorite things include freshly brewed coffee in the morning, walks in nature, and, of course, golden retrievers.